# PictureWidget vs Countdown Widget & Countdown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Countdown Widget & Countdown at 67% against PictureWidget's 15%. Countdown Widget & Countdown also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). PictureWidget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown Widget & Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PictureWidget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Countdown Widget & Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Countdown has 290 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of PictureWidget's written reviews are positive against 67% of Countdown Widget & Countdown's.

PictureWidget ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown Widget & Countdown every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PictureWidget | Countdown Widget & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturewidget/id1480482540/reviews) | **[4.5 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-countdown/id6450670213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **290** |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atsushi Ezaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099847684) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## What reviewers say

### PictureWidget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picturewidget/id1480482540)

Easily display your favorite photos on your home screen widgets. Register unlimited photos, select up to 12 to show, and customize widget appearance with various display formats and sizes. Supports dark mode and app icon changes.

**Highlights:** Register unlimited photos, Select up to 12 photos for widgets, Multiple widget display formats, Customizable widget sizes, Dark mode support, App icon customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Countdown Widget & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-countdown/id6450670213)

Never forget important dates again. This app helps you create and manage countdowns for birthdays, anniversaries, vacations, and more. Organize events, set reminders, and customize your experience with aesthetic backgrounds and stylish widgets.

**Highlights:** Create countdowns and count-ups, Organize events into categories, Set repeating events (yearly, monthly, weekly), Multiple customizable reminders per event, Aesthetic event background pictures, Stylish home and lock screen widgets, Share countdown templates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| One Year VIP | $6.99 | per year |
| Countdown Yeary Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| One Year VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription - original | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PictureWidget free?

PictureWidget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Countdown Widget & Countdown free?

Countdown Widget & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PictureWidget or Countdown Widget & Countdown?

Countdown Widget & Countdown is rated higher. PictureWidget averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Countdown Widget & Countdown averages 4.5 from 290 ratings.

### Do PictureWidget or Countdown Widget & Countdown have ads?

PictureWidget shows ads; Countdown Widget & Countdown does not.

### Which is updated more often, PictureWidget or Countdown Widget & Countdown?

PictureWidget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown Widget & Countdown every 4 days. Most recently, PictureWidget was updated on September 16, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Countdown on August 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*